Tool & Die Maker

Lakepark Industries of Indiana, Inc., Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA

SECOND SHIFT

MUST BE AN EXPERIENCED TOOL MAKER

• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures marks and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machine parts manually or using a hoist, and positions and secures parts on a surface plate or work table using devices such as vises, v-blocks, and angle plates.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
• Heat‑treats tools or parts.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and modification of part.

Performs and participates in all quality initiatives.

Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Must strictly adhere to all safety rules.

• Mechanical Power Press Operations:
  Some Knowledge
• Crane:
  Some Knowledge, Intermediate

• Thought Provoking:
  Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self‑Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred: 2 years.

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